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What this computer needs is a physician: humanism and artificial intelligence.

Verghese A, Shah NH, Harrington RA. What This Computer Needs Is a Physician: Humanism and Artificial Intelligence. JAMA. 2018;319(1):19-20. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.19198.

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January 17, 2018
Verghese A, Shah NH, Harrington RA. JAMA. 2018;319(1):19-20.
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The unintended consequences of nationwide implementation of electronic health record systems are still being identified. This commentary discusses how lessons learned from this experience can inform use of artificial intelligence in health care. The authors suggest that individual knowledge coupled with the power of technology can help physicians deliver safe care.

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Verghese A, Shah NH, Harrington RA. What This Computer Needs Is a Physician: Humanism and Artificial Intelligence. JAMA. 2018;319(1):19-20. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.19198.